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We support the creation of art for the community, by the community. With a wide range of creative projects taking place all over Boroondara, there is always something different to discover.
Past projects
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‘Coming Together as One: the art of inclusivity’
The exhibition ‘Coming Together as One: the art of inclusivity’ was commissioned by us from QArt Gallery and Studio by Endeavour Foundation, and features professional artists with intellectual and physical disability.
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Wild City
Wild City was a special community artwork developed by artist Kathy Holowko along with hundreds of Boroondara primary-school students.
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Universally Repaired
‘Universally Repaired’ was a community artwork co-created by multi-disciplinary artist Rachel Wood and members of the Boroondara community.
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All Aboard: Travel Through Time
'All Aboard: Travel Through Time' is a Boroondara Arts collaborative community art project including over 400 grade 1 and 2 students from seven primary schools local to Maling Road.
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APOMAWISH
'APOMAWISH' was a collaborative art project designed by artist Rachel Burke and brought to life by the community, presented at the Hawthorn Arts Centre in 2021.
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My Arts My Culture
'My Arts My Culture' follows the stories of 7 artists connected to Boroondara, exploring how their culture is informed through their artistic practice.
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If these leaves could talk
'If these leaves could talk', led by local artist Emily Shannon, was a series of free online activities for the community, which contributed to a community art installation at Hawthorn Arts Centre
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Annie's War
‘Annie’s War’ is an award-winning children’s book which shares the true story of the Slade family who lived in Kew during and after World War I.
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Receive the monthly Boroondara Creative Community newsletter to find out how you can participate in future projects. Our newsletter will also keep you up to date with networking events, opportunities for funding, prizes and awards, and events and opportunities presented by the wider creative community.
If you have an event, opportunity, or achievement that you would like to share with the Boroondara Creative Network, please email [email protected].